This is an excellent, quick and interesting read about the history of Chanukah, which starts today. What is Chanukah? Not exactly what you think, apparently! Paul Greenberg explains:
Today is the first day of Chanukah, a minor Jewish holiday that’s become a major one over the years. The first candle was kindled last night, which means there are seven more to go, one for each night of the festival, and there are latkes to be eaten, and songs to be sung . . . . But just what does Chanukah celebrate?
Answer: A successful Jewish revolt against a Syrian empire ruled by the Seleucid dynasty of Greek kings some 2,200 years ago.
Well, not exactly.
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